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Batman Part II Starts June 2026, Stars Stan, Johansson

5/17/2026

Summary

Matt Reeves Announces

Director Matt Reeves announced that production on The Batman Part II will begin in June 2026.
He confirmed Marvel alumni Sebastian Stan and Scarlett Johansson, actor Charles Dance, plus Brian Tyree Henry and Sebastian Koch will appear.
The announcement ends a prolonged development saga that left fans uncertain about the sequel.
James Gunn defended Matt Reeves on social media, noting that set photos and trailers are expected before the October 1, 2027 release.

Summary

Johansson Joins Batman

Sebastian Koch (actor) could portray Dr. Arkham, head of Arkham Asylum, in the sequel.
Scarlett Johansson (actor) may play Andrea Beaumont/Phantasm, with Charles Dance (actor) as her father.
Barry Keoghan (actor) is slated to return as the Joker for The Batman: Part II.
A snowy Batmobile teaser suggests a winter setting that may mirror Gotham’s recovery from the flood at the first film’s end.

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Gunn Defends Gap

James Gunn defended the five-year gap between the Batman films and urged fans not to feel entitled about the sequel’s schedule.
Gunn confirmed Robin will not appear in The Batman Part II, dispelling rumors.
Michael Giacchino’s 2022 score was praised as the best Batman soundtrack, setting a benchmark for the sequel.
The first film’s post-credits scene, under embargo, hints at an expanded Batverse the sequel will develop.

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Matt Reeves Announces Cast

Director Matt Reeves announced that screenwriter Mattson Tomlin co-wrote the Part II screenplay.
The original Batman film earned more than $770 million worldwide, showing the franchise’s box-office strength before the sequel.
Reeves promoted the new cast on X with animated GIFs, reflecting a digital-first marketing push.
Jeffrey Wright, Andy Serkis and Colin Farrell return as Gordon, Pennyworth and Penguin, and Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan join, likely drawing Marvel fans.

History

Historical Context

Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman, released by Warner Bros. on June 23, earned $411 million worldwide and proved dark comic adaptations could dominate box-office, spawning sequels and the modern superhero franchise. That success paved the way for today’s multibillion-dollar planning, prompting Matt Reeves to schedule The Batman Part II to begin filming in June 2026, building on the $770 million hit of 2022.

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Matt Reeves Announces

Director Matt Reeves announced that production on The Batman Part II will begin in June 2026.
He confirmed Marvel alumni Sebastian Stan and Scarlett Johansson, actor Charles Dance, plus Brian Tyree Henry and Sebastian Koch will appear.
The announcement ends a prolonged development saga that left fans uncertain about the sequel.
James Gunn defended Matt Reeves on social media, noting that set photos and trailers are expected before the October 1, 2027 release.

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